Pragmatic performance, its relationship with symptom severity, and early clinical predictors of pragmatics in 5 ~ 6-year-old children with autism spectrum disorder by Lu Qian, Ning Ding, Hui Fang, Ting Xiao, Bei Sun, HuiYun Gao, XiaoYan Ke

“…However, minimal longitudinal research has focused on defining early predictors of pragmatic development in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Methods In the present study, 71 children with ASD and 38 age- and gender- matched 24- to 30-month-old typically developing (TD) children were enrolled. …”
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Feasibility, Added Value, and Radiation Dose of Combined Coronary CT Angiography and Stress Dynamic CT Myocardial Perfusion Imaging in Moderate Coronary Artery Disease: A Real-Worl... by Marco Fogante, Enrico Paolini, Fatjon Cela, Paolo Esposto Pirani, Liliana Balardi, Gian Piero Perna, Nicolò Schicchi

“…Objective: We aimed to evaluate the feasibility, added value, and radiation dose of coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) and stress dynamic CT myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) in a real-world setting. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included 65 patients (mean age: 51.2 ± 11.5 years; 21 female) with moderate CAD, selected from the Radiological Database of our hospital between May 2022 and December 2024. …”
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Socioeconomic factors and test preparation strategies are related to success on the USMLE Step 2 clinical knowledge (CK) exam: a single-institution study by Hila Ghersin, Michelle C. Gulfo, Bailey A. Frohlich, Scott M. Wilson, Ashley A. Berlot, Janice S. Zhang, Rohan Kankaria, Ashley Radparvar, Juan Lin, Michelle A. Blackmore, Amanda C. Raff

“…In adjusted models, there was no longer a relationship between self-identified SED and Step 2 CK score (beta=-3.50, 95% CI (-8.25, 1.26), p = 0.15). …”
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Comparison of Gait Parameters Collected Across Two Commercially Available Gait Systems in Older Adults by Alexandria Hoang, Jeannette Mahoney, Ying Jin, Sofiya Milman, Nir Barzilai, Joe Verghese, Emmeline Ayers

“…We aim to determine whether gait parameters obtained from GAITRite and processed using two software systems can be reliably pooled for use in studies with older adults. <b>Methods</b>: Baseline gait data from 193 older adults aged 64–94 years old were examined. …”
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Associations Between Shift Work, Sociodemographic and Lifestyle Characteristics, Body Measurements, and MASLD by Javier Tosoratto, Pedro Juan Tárraga López, Ángel Arturo López-González, Carla Busquets-Cortes, Joan Obrador de Hevia, José Ignacio Ramirez-Manent

“…Multinomial logistic regression models were used to assess independent associations between shift work and high-risk MASLD scores. …”
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Quality of life among residents of informal urban settlements during the COVID-19 pandemic in Salvador, Brazil by Albert I Ko, Federico Costa, Hammed Mogaji, Nivison Nery, Hernan D Argibay, Jaqueline S Cruz, Ianei O Carneiro, Ricardo Lustosa, Mike Begon, Hussein Khalil

“…However, there is limited information on the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and indirect consequences of non-pharmaceutical interventions implemented during the pandemic.Methods We leveraged on an ongoing prospective open-cohort survey and performed a cross-sectional analysis of data collected between November 2021 and July 2022 among 793 residents above age 5 in a large slum community in the city of Salvador, Brazil. …”
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Adjusting Aspergillus niger pellet diameter, population heterogeneity, and core architecture during shake flask cultivation by K. Engelbert, C. Deffur, T. C. Cairns, F. Zhang, T. Kheirkhah, H. Winter, S. Junne, P. Neubauer, H. Briesen, V. Meyer

“…., pellet diameter) using high-throughput two-dimensional image analysis and report intra-flask heterogeneity and flask-to-flask variation. …”
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Evaluation of the efficiency and safety of tocilizumab therapy in patients with systemic-onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis: results of a retrospective follow-up by M. M. Kostik, E. A. Isupova, I. A. Chikova, M. F. Dubko, V. V. Masalova, L. S. Snegireva, O. V. Kalashnikova, V. G. Chasnyk

“…The main predictors for achieving remission, which were estimated using the analysis of sensitivity and specificity, as well as Cox regression models, were CRP ≤82.0 mg/l (OR – 7.9; HR – 1.17); ESR ≤32 mm/h (OR – 17.0; HR – 0.85), ferritin ≤273 ng/ml (OR – 56.5; HR – 2.6), hemoglobin &gt;113 g/l (OR – 17.0; HR – 1.33), LDH ≤676 U/l (OR – 113.6; HR – 3.2), platelets &gt;335⋅109 /l (OR – 5.0; HR – 2.5), and a decline in white blood cells two weeks after the first infusion by more than 11% (OR – 13.0; HR – 6.0) and in granulocytes by more than 12% (OR – 14.0; HR – 4.7). …”
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The association between monocyte-to-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and type 2 diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional study by Honghai Yu, Cunqing Yang, Cunqing Yang, Jiao Lv, Yunyun Zhao, Guoqiang Wang, Xiuge Wang

“…This study aims to investigate the association between the MHR and the prevalence of T2DM in a general population, using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study analyzing data from five NHANES cycles spanning 2007–2016. …”
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Hypoxic BMSC-derived exosomal miR-210-3p promotes progression of triple-negative breast cancer cells via NFIX-Wnt/β-catenin signaling axis by Meng Wang, Yi Zheng, Qian Hao, Guochao Mao, Zhijun Dai, Zhen Zhai, Shuai Lin, Baobao Liang, Huafeng Kang, Xiaobin Ma

“…This study aims to elucidate the communication between BMSC-derived exosomal miRNA and triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) in a hypoxic environment. Methods Exosomes were isolated via ultracentrifugation and identified using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA) and western blot. …”
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Epidemiology of neonatal disorders attributable to low birthweight-global burden of disease research, 1990–2021 by Qi Zhang, Lan Luo, Lai-lai Yan, Lai-lai Yan, Jing Guo, Hui-jun Wu, Zi-wei Zhang, Yu-hua Zhu, Rui Qiao, Rui Qiao

“…Trends and influencing factors were investigated through Joinpoint regression, health inequality analysis, and frontier modeling.ResultsIn 2021, the global age-standardized mortality rate (ASMR) and age-standardized disability-adjusted life year (DALY) rate (ASDR) for neonatal diseases associated with low birth weight (LBW) were 22.76 [95% uncertainty interval (UI): 19.63–26.40] and 2,227.54 (95% UI: 1,939.96–2,563.52) per 100,000, respectively. …”
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Association Between Triglyceride–Glucose Index and Carotid Plaque Stability in Different Glycemic Status: A Single‐Center Retrospective Study by Guijun Huo, Jin Zheng, Junjie Cao, Lili Zhang, Zhichao Yao, Yuqi Zeng, Yao Tang, Zhanao Liu, Ziyi Tan, Dayong Zhou

“…This study investigated the association between the TyG index and unstable carotid plaque. Methods A total of 12 068 participants were enrolled. …”
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Association of triglyceride-glucose related indices with colorectal cancer risk among the US population: a cross-sectional study by Sen Niu, Chenshan Jiang, Xiaofei Miao, Ye Zhang, Zengyao Li, Tong Wang

“…Weighted multivariate logistic regression and generalized additive models assessed the independent associations between these indices and CRC risk. …”
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Psychological health as a mediator in the association between diet and upper gastrointestinal cancer: insights from a large-scale population-based screening project by Yueying Zhang, Shanrui Ma, Xinqing Li, Shaoming Wang, Wenqiang Wei

“…Findings: Among 29,069 participants, 434 UGI cancer cases were confirmed. Logistic regression models indicated that poor diet quality, reflected by inadequate intake (LBS) and unbalanced diet (DQD), was significantly associated with psychological symptoms (e.g., LBS and anxiety: OR=1.36, 95% CI: 1.19-1.56). …”
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Whole exome-seq and RNA-seq data reveal unique neoantigen profiles in Kenyan breast cancer patients by Godfrey Wagutu, John Gitau, John Gitau, John Gitau, Kennedy Mwangi, Mary Murithi, Elias Melly, Alexandra R. Harris, Shahin Sayed, Stefan Ambs, Francis Makokha

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The mediating effect of maternal blood lipids on the association between maternal exposure to PM2.5 and birth weight: a retrospective birth cohort study in Zhejiang, China by Huiqi Chen, Qinqing Chen, Danxiao Wang, Min Lv, Liyun Wang, Yuan Chen, Fangfang Xi, Hefeng Huang, Qiong Luo

“…Linear mixed-effects models were employed to examine associations between PM2.5 and birth weight. …”
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Changes in physical activity and sedentary behaviours of children living in Italy due to the COVID-19 pandemic: the EPaS-ISS study by Paola Nardone, Serena Broccoli, Angela Spinelli, Marta Buoncristiano, Silvia Andreozzi, Mauro Bucciarelli, Marco Giustini, Silvia Ciardullo, on behalf of the EPaS-ISS Group

“…A cluster sample design was used. Logistic regression models were used to explore changes between the pre-pandemic and pandemic periods in children’s studying hours, active play and screen time. …”
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Spatial Correlates of Dementia and Disability After Intracerebral Hemorrhage by Yutong Chen, Cyprien A. Rivier, Samantha A. Mora, Victor Torres Lopez, Sam Payabvash, Kevin Sheth, Andreas Harloff, Guido J. Falcone, Jonathan Rosand, Ernst Mayerhofer, Christopher D. Anderson

“…These insights have the potential to enhance clinical prognostic models for patients with ICH, facilitating more precise predictions of outcomes based on hemorrhage location.…”
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Community health assessment of needs and continuous empowerment (CHANCE): a quantitative cross-sectional survey targeting primary health care nurses in Lebanon by Gladys Honein-AbouHaidar, Reem Hoteit, Sarah Chehayeb, Nuhad Dumit, Tamar Avedissian, Bahia Abdallah, Randa Hamadeh

“…Of the 173 surveys, 139 were included in the final analysis after deleting those that were incomplete. …”
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Online Group–Based Dual-Task Training to Improve Cognitive Function of Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Randomized Controlled Feasibility Study by Pui Hing Chau, Denise Shuk Ting Cheung, Jojo Yan Yan Kwok, Wai Chi Chan, Doris Sau Fung Yu

“…Descriptive statistics and linear mixed effects models were used. Effect size was described with Cohen d. …”
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